"A Plastic Bag for Mom"-- A Plastic Bag Testing Activity
by Jeremie Gallardo
Let the students experience being industrial or manufacturing engineers as they convince bag companies about the best plastic material to upcycle for a more sustainable bag option. Through the Plastic Test, this real- life application of engineering skills allows the students to understand the intricacies of sustainable bag making. Also, the students can get to know Isatou Ceesay and her advocation on helping the women of Gambia. Moreover, the students will "visit" Gambia in a storytelling activity of One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia.
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XH29KinbuuUT2vqHV5FqKzi-NF3h5ky3/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P1: Matter Technology 1. Empowered Learner 2. Digital Citizen 4. Innovative Designer 6. Creative Communicator Engineering S1: Engineering & Global Society S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S6: Apply Communications to Engineering S7: Apply Project Management to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Literature) Reading (Informational Text) Writing Speaking & Listening
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